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Gallery: NAU graduation spring 2025
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Pure joy is all over a student's face as he receives his master's degree during Northern Arizona University's commencement ceremonies on Friday in the Walkup Skydome.
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Kate Ellis, president of the Faculty Senate, speaks Friday morning during Northern Arizona University's commencement ceremonies in the Walkup Skydome.
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There is a lot of excitement Friday morning as graduates received their diplomas during Northern Arizona University graduation ceremonies in the Walkup Skydome.
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Lionel Lighthair is hooded Friday as he receives his doctorate during commencement ceremonies at Northern Arizona University.
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Students stand while waiting to be recognized for their master's degree Friday morning during Northern Arizona University's commencement ceremonies at the Walkup Skydome.
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Deb Harris speaks after receiving an honorary doctorate Friday morning during graduation ceremonies at Northern Arizona University.
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Deb Harris receives an honorary doctorate Friday morning during graduation ceremonies at Northern Arizona University.
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Deb Harris receives an honorary doctorate Friday morning during graduation ceremonies at Northern Arizona University.
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Karli VanderMeersch, president of Associated Students of Northern Arizona University, gives the opening remarks Friday morning during NAU's graduation ceremonies at the Walkup Skydome.
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Northern Arizona University President José Luis Cruz Rivera talks to students Friday morning during graduation ceremonies in the Walkup Skydome.
On To The Next Chapter

Decorated mortar boards are once again all over the graduating students at Northern Arizona University Friday morning.
Your Message is Not Lost

Decorated mortar boards are once again all over the graduating students at Northern Arizona University Friday morning.
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NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera pauses to flash the Lumberjacks sign Friday morning on his way to the stage for commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2025.
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A professor steps out of the processional Friday morning to give a high-five to one of her students during Northern Arizona University's commencement ceremonies.
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The processional of the platform party walks to the stage in the Walkup Skydome Friday morning during Northern Arizona University's commencement ceremonies.
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Levi Elmer waves to family in the stands Friday morning while waiting for Northern Arizona University's graduation ceremonies to start in the Walkup Skydome.
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Students wave to family and friends in the stands Friday morning during Northern Arizona University's commencement ceremonies in the Walkup Skydome.Â
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Northern Arizona University President Jose Cruz Rivera speaks to the Class of 2025 Friday during graduation ceremonies in the Walkup Skydome.Â
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Graduates, faculty, family and friends gather inside the Walkup Skydome at Northern Arizona University Friday morning for commencement ceremonies.